Did you know over 8 million visitors come to Lancaster County each year?
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These 8 million visitors spent an estimated $1.95 billion in 2014, creating a total tourism impact of $2.6 billion in the county (information taken from www.discoverlancaster.com). When you own a bed & breakfast in Lancaster County you do not have to create a reason for guests to come to the area - they are already here. You need only to capture their attention so they make a reservation at your bed & breakfast.
Lancaster County is home to more than 140 bed & breakfasts and guest homes. By running a B&B in Lancaster County you will be joining a supportive community of innkeepers and you will have the opportunity to join local B&B organizations that offer joint marketing opportunities and a chance to socialize with experienced innkeepers. Here are links to a couple of these local groups: http://www.padutchinns.com and http://www.authenticbandb.com. The success of tourism in Lancaster County is driven by our proximity to major markets: New York City, New Jersey and Washington D.C. Lancaster County is the perfect distance for a weekend getaway from these major metropolitan areas. Discover Lancaster is our local tourism bureau and they do an excellent job promoting the many attractions of Lancaster County, www.discoverlancaster.com. |
Fig, a guide to arts & culture in Lancaster City
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The Lancaster Chamber of Commerce and Industry was formed in 1872 and has been helping members connect, learn, grow and prosper ever since.
The Lancaster County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) has great resources to view statistics about Lancaster County as a whole and for each municipality. The EDC published this informative summary about why one would want to run a business in Lancaster County, click on the Locate Lancaster Report button to view this summary. |
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